The company:
Williams’ core competencies are the design and development of racing cars to compete in the Formula One World Championship. As one of the world's leading Formula One teams, the company has secured 16 FIA Formula One World Championship titles since its foundation in 1977 and is now moving into an exciting era under new ownership defined by relentless innovation and living sustainable performance in every dimension.
Job Title: Structures Industrial Placement Reports To: Principal Engineer Department: Structures About the Department: The structures department drives car design forward ensuring components are safe while extracting the maximum performance available. We verify that designs meet FIA and internal criteria working with multiple departments to achieve the optimum for all. Role Overview: As a Structures Industrial Placement, you will be at the heart of our Structures team, where you’ll play a critical role in analysing components and assemblies from all over the car making sure they meet our safety criteria while reducing weight to a minimum. Working in the structures departments gives you the opportunity to work across multiple departments balancing multiple constrains and requirements. We influence designs from the very first concepts through to small details being key contributors in the entire process. Your Responsibilities: As a Structures Industrial Placement post-holder at Williams, you will: • Assist with the analysis of vehicle component. • Provide concise relevant feedback to design stakeholders • Attend team meetings to discuss ongoing projects • Collaborate with various departments for seamless integration of new technologies • Regularly communicate with engineers and project managers to meet all technical requirements Preferred Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate will have: • Excellent communication and analytical skills. • A clear focus on structural engineering and related technologies. • Individuals will need to be adaptable, demonstrate initiative and enjoy working under pressure to meet tight deadlines. • Strong background in mechanical or automotive engineering developed from studies or personal projects. • Ability to work in a team and communicate and learn from those around them • Motorsport experience through internships or personal projects (highly desirable) • Proactive problem-solving skills
What can Williams offer?
The Williams Group is based in multi acre complex located in Grove, Oxfordshire. The Williams Group offers a competitive holiday package, staff events/open days, a subsidised restaurant on site and various car schemes. We have an on-site gym (open 24 hours a day) as well as various fitness classes including outdoors bootcamps, pilates and yoga free for all staff and contractors to use. Aside from these benefits we can offer free onsite parking and large open green spaces to unwind during breaks. We are a based just 30 mins from Oxford City Centre by bus.
Williams is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments